
Tony is one of only two people in the world who have competed in every Eco-Challenge expedition competition race to date. With 16 years of racing experience in multi sport racing, Ironman distance triathlon and marathoning; Tony has a plethora of awards earned in adventure races around the world over the past decade. Tony is a certified Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist. Tony is also a certified whitewater rafting and kayaking guide as well as a former elite Marine Amphibious Reconnaissance Team Leader and veteran of Desert Storm during the Gulf War of 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science from California State University Northridge.
Valerie has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 17 years. Valerie competed at the top level of expedition competition as well as in triathlon and marathon. A veteran of numerous Eco-Challenge races, Valerie honed her resilience and stamina out on the racecourse and through years of personal effectiveness and self-mastery training. She has been a certified coach for sixteen years.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. Jacques is certified as a Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist and has completed the Mastery level of the Resistance Training Specialist Program. Jacques has developed a thriving Muscle Activation Techniques practice in Los Angeles, CA and travels the country teaching healthcare and fitness professionals about trenchant concepts in biomechanics, exercise mechanics, neurophysiology and joint health. He is a member of the teaching faculty for the Resistance Training Specialist programs and Muscle Activation Techniques. In addition, Jacques has developed wellness and performance enhancement programs for individual clients as well as for corporations and public entities, such as American Express, the Santa Monica Fire Department and Town Sports International. Jacques continues to study and teach biomechanics and neurophysiology at the most respected institutions in the nation and is committed to delivering relevant, effective, and invigorating wellness/fitness services.
